November 2020 Newsletter

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corner news Do you know your responsibilities when it comes to sidewalk snow and ice removal in the City of Portland? Help keep Woodfords Corner walkable–a safe place for your neighbors to get around–all winter long! DID YOU KNOW?  – The City has a supply of free sand and pet-safe salt mix located at the Little League parking lot in Payson Park (for residential use only).  – You can help the Portland Fire Department by keeping areas around fire hydrants clear of snow and ice.  – Adopt-A-Stop is a program that uses volunteers to ensure that bus stops are kept clear. Adopt one today!  – FWC Volunteers will be heading out to educate our neighbors about snow removal in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you! More info >> City Council Candidate Forums Thanks to all who joined us for our 2020 Woodfords Corner City Council Candidate Forums! In October, Friends of Woodfords Corner and Back Cove Neighborhood Association cohosted two forums focusing on the specific issues, challenges, and opportunities in Woodfords Corner. We spoke with District 4 candidates Andrew Zarro and Rosemary Mahoney and At-Large candidates Laura Kelley, Ronald Gan, April Fournier, and Justin Costa. We learned a lot about their ideas for our special neighborhood hub. Missed the forums? You can watch video of them at woodfordscorner.org!  Appreciate the community events organized by FWC? Donate to support our work, and receive a "Hopeful/Together We Can" sign for your home! Donate Today! Submit Your Feedback before the Nov. 9 City Council Hearing on Final Revised Land Use Code Make your voice heard! The City Council will hold a public hearing on Phase I of the City’s ReCode initiative, the City’s effort to streamline, modernize, and update its land use code to reflect the goals of the City’s comprehensive plan.  In order to facilitate public feedback, the City has developed an interactive online civic engagement tool. Members of the public can read the final draft of ReCode Phase I and leave comments directly in the document, as well as see comments from others.   More info >> upcoming events Nov. 5-19: FREE Portland Conservatory of Music Online Noonday Concert Series More info >> Nov. 9: City Council Hearing on Final Revised Land Use Code Make your voice heard! The City Council will hold a public hearing on Phase I of the City’s ReCode initiative, the City’s effort to streamline, modernize, and update its land use code to reflect the goals of the City’s comprehensive plan. More info >> Nov. 18, 6-7:30pm: USM Parking Informational Meeting Learn about USM's latest planning for structured parking location and design and share your feedback. More info >> fwc announcements Welcome New FWC Board Member Andy Nesheim! Andy is committed to the growth of Woodfords Corner as a walkable, family-friendly and economically and environmentally sustainable neighborhood. Andy has spent most of his working life as a science educator, but now spends most of his time keeping an eye on his two young children and can often be sighted roaming the neighborhood with one or both in tow. Andy and his wife Zara will be opening a new neighborhood coffee shop (Coveside Coffee) on Vannah Avenue in spring 2021, and are looking forward to contributing to the continuing vitalization of Woodfords Corner. Together We Can. Thank you to all those who have donated to the Friends of Woodfords Corner this year. Your support has helped FWC to: provide Corner Conversations, virtual community meetings install planters along Deering Avenue organize clean-up and green-up days in area parks and common places host two City Council Candidate Forums assist local businesses in attracting more customers get out the word about sidewalk snow and ice removal Want to help make an impact? Join us in our efforts to support the Corner’s economic vitality and neighborly vibe: make a donation to Friends of Woodfords Corner today! As a token of our appreciation for gifts of $25 or more—and a symbol of solidarity with our neighborhood and businesses—you’ll receive a “Hopeful: together we can” (12" x 12") lawn sign delivered right to your home. Learn more and donate today at woodfordscorner.org/together. Donate Today! As a Main Street America Affiliate™, Friends of Woodfords Corner is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. With an emphasis on increasing community engagement, influencing the design of public spaces and supporting hyper-local economic vitality, we’re striving to create a safe, walkable, welcoming and vibrant neighborhood hub. Ready to pitch in? We love help in any form. Friends spread the word and support the local businesses and organizations. Volunteers and Board Members do the organization and event work. Donors help us with greatly needed funds.  Partners are organizations that work with us on projects. Sponsors give us goods or cash donations. There are many ways to help our neighborhood. Please consider joining us. Volunteer, donate, or become a sponsor! 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